to communities in Dambatta, Makoda and Minjibir local government areas. Hassan Lemu served as his Provincial Secretary, Audi Howediy as the Secretary to the Military Government (SMG), Bashari Gumel as the Principal Secretary, Muhammadu Ibrahim served as Secretary to the Kano State Executive Council 1968-1969, Sabo Sarki Mohammed as Press Secretary, Ibrahim Bello and Isyaku Umar Tofa served in the post of Principal Private Secretary, the Personal Secretaries were Abba Dutse, Babagana Adamu and Umaru Abdulwahab, the Chief Protocol included Ali Ahmed and Ismaila Yaro Dandago. Legacy Bako retired in 1975 after the coup that brought General Murtala Muhammed to power, and began farming in Sokoto State. He died in 1980 leaving a widow and eleven children. After his death, the Tiga dam was renamed the Audu Bako dam. The Audu Bako prize is awarded each year to the winner of the Kano International Polo Tournament. Bako was widely respected, and was considered an example of moral integrity. References People from Sokoto State 1924 births 1980 deaths Governors of Kano State Nigerian farmers Nigerian police officers